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Doxey Marshes and Tillington Doorstep Walk

The programme of Doorstep walks is currently under review and will be refreshed over the summer period. Please take care whilst out walking the routes as the weather and changing seasons can affect the terrain.

Length of walk: Approx 2.5 miles

Duration of walk: Approx 1-2 hours

Good place to start: Tillington Hall Hotel

Notes: Can be wet and muddy

1. On the opposite side of the road from the hotel look out for a public
footpath sign by the post box. Follow the footpath through a small
housing estate, you'll notice a post and wire fence running to the right of
the path. Continue along Warren's Lane. The path takes you through a
wooded area and on to Doxey Marshes nature reserve.

2. Through the gate and continue along the footpath which runs between
Boundary Flash and a small pond. There is a wooded area to the left.

3. As you approach the River Sow ahead you will notice Lily Pool on your
right. Follow the path alongside the river until, just before the gate and
stile, you reach a narrow path running off to the left.

4.Through the gate the path continues to follow the line of the river closely.
However, an alternative route takes you to the left and up towards the
town cemetery. As you enter the cemetery you will see Cemetery Pool.
This point marks the edge of the nature reserve.

5. Returning to the route alongside the river, you will see a weir as you walk
toward a bridge 50 metres or so ahead. Immediately beyond the weir the
path joins a disused railway line, which has now been turned into a cycle
track and footpath. Turn left onto this path and follow the route
northwards.

6. Continue for a while, passing under two main roads, the Eccleshall Road
and Stone Road (A34). Immediately beyond the second road bridge
come up from the cycleway, following a path to your left. The area of
open space in front of you is Stafford Common.

7. Leave the Common turning right onto the pavement alongside the Stone
Road. A few hundred metres beyond Stafford Common turn left at the
traffic lights, down Holmcroft Road back to Tillington Hall Hotel.

If you notice any changes with the walk, please make a note of the number and what the change is and email it over to us so we can make sure the directions are up to date.

To print the walk details above, right click and print or go to file and print. Alternatively if you would like a hard copy of the Doorstep Walks pack please email your request with your name and address to walking@staffordbc.gov.uk